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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,325.30, 646,987.95 and 305,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,325.30, 646,987.95 and 305,354.10 is: 458,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,325.30 : 646,987.95 = 305,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,325.30/646,987.95 = 305,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,325.30x = 646,987.95 × 305,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,325.30x = 197,560,423,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,560,423,183.10/431,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,031.15

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